Abolish the Senate Debate in the Dubuque Times Journal
The piece questions popular election of U S senators, arguing wealth you need to win, and that abolition would not simplify governance. It notes Senate errors in opposing public sentiment and suggests statutory fixes to end deadlocks, without constitutional change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque Times-Journal
Senate
Millionaires’ Club
la Follette
United States
Spain
Supreme Court
Rate Decisions and Iowa Insurgency in Rail Tariffs
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruling on freight tariffs upholds rate increases but shifts burden of proof to shippers, a victory credited to Cummins and Thorne. The piece lauds Iowa leaders for defending public interests against corporate greed, warning against graft and urging legislators to study Lincoln’s call for just measures.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Eastern and Western
Republic
Iowa
Senate
Cummins
Thorne
Lacey-Perkins
Washington
Clifford Thorne
United States
Republican Party
Sirensit
Bnt
X Fathers Wie
Resuhle
Ami
Lincoln and Logrolling Amid Honest Grains of Reform
Lincoln opposed the practice of trading votes to push bills that lacked merit. At a Nebraska memorial banquet Governor Aldrich criticized the habit, stating no measure should pass merely to gain political advantage. The event reflected ongoing debates over integrity in governance.
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Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Lijinnis
Tee O'Neil Browne
Aldrich
Nebraska
The Coffee Trust and Crossing Gates Debate
Nebraska congressman George W Norris condemns an international coffee trust, claiming price rises have harmed the public by about 2 percent annually costing 35 million dollars yearly. After the Austin disaster, calls grow for crossing gates at Waterloo crossings, with lingering public doubt and council reluctance over gate safety versus nuisance.
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International Trust
George W. Norris
Nebraska
House
State Department
Department of Justice
Congress
United States
Norris
Austin
Great Western Tracks
Courier
Waterloo
Political accusations swirl around Depew and Lorimer
The article accuses Senator Depew of signing pro corruption reports without reading them and recalls Beveridge humiliating him in the senate. It cites a Blaine letter opposing Canada reciprocity, hints at Supreme Court finance issues involving Chief Justice Harlan, and notes public outrage over food and property issues plus Russian anti Jewish persecution and public reactions to stage portrayals of hypocrisy.
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Depew
Lorimer
Senate
Beveridge
Lafe Young
Blaine
Harrison
Great Statesman
Canada
Lafe
Eou
Editorial error reprints across two hundred cities
A printing error omitted a municipal journal editorial titled Water Hates in 249 Other Cities. The piece is now located on this page, clarifying the misprint and confirming the intended discussion of municipal water issues across multiple locales.
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Municipal Journal
Gratitude, Selflessness, and the True Merit of Charity
In a reflective chat on generosity, the writer argues true generosity is doing good without seeking gratitude or credit. The piece contrasts inward humility with outward praise, noting many seek praise on boards and committees while tolling others with demanded thanks, and questions the ubiquity of self deception in human nature.
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Tan
Sentosa and Shenkente Ey Collaboration Report
A brief notice notes Sentosa and Shenkente Ey engaging in a collaborative effort. It highlights cooperation between two entities, detailing aims and potential projects, with emphasis on regional impact and future milestones.
Taft era debate on supreme court pick and canal costs
A fragment from Iowa papers discusses Taft’s missed chance to elevate Governor Carroll to the US Supreme Court, with editors urging a concise justification. It also cites criticism of spending on fortifications versus small, cheap munitions and questions Des Moines reciprocity talks and agricultural egg trade.
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Taft
Cedar Hoapids Gazette
Governor Carroll
United States Supreme Court
Kenyon candidacy wanes as Deemer leads in Iowa race
A collection of editorials and notices from Iowa papers critiqued Kenyon’s campaign, noting decline in support and predicting a shift toward Judge Deemer. Included are mentions of political maneuvering, economic anxieties about reciprocity with Canada, and a testimonial for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
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Kenyon
Marshalltown
Republican
Judge Deemer
Chamberlain
Water rates in 249 cities show wide private municipal gap
Municipal Journal reports Frank Jordan tabulated rates in 249 cities to November 1910. Meter rates range from 4 to 60 cents per 1000 gallons, with many at 10 cents among 17 cities. Private meters average about 30 cents versus 20 cents for municipal plants. Six room house flat rates average 7.06 dollars for private versus 6.05 dollars for municipal.
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Frank
Jordan
Indianapos Water Company
The Farmer and Canada
Minneapolis Journal argues wheat duty removal discussions hinge on mutual concessions. It notes that duties for flour might stay, but the broader aim is to establish give and take before future policies, including removal of tariffs on manufactured goods, similar to easing links between Minnesota and North Dakota.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
North Dakota
Canada trade call urges farming shift for profit
The writer argues farmers should diversify beyond wheat as profits from experimental farming reach from $50 to $200 an acre in some cases. He warns that Canada’s entry and tariff changes affect opportunities and urges Illinois and the Midwest to adjust farming methods to capture future gains.
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The
Journal 8
Northwest
Minnesota
North Dakota
Illinois
Withamel Hatter
Canada
Real estate transfers list from Black Hawk Co Abstride Co
Real estate transfers show multiple deeds including Peter Haurum to Erasmus String er land in 5 89 13 for 2400 dollars and Mary S McCutcheon to Jessie W Spencer for 865.58 on 24 88 14. Other transfers include William T Whitney to John Kies for 1666.66 and guardianship sale for 8833.32, D W Clayton to Lulu M Murphy in Jenks McQuilkin sub division Waterloo 1700 dollars, United States to Charles Fiske in 28 90 12, William H Kurtt to Ruby Earl Carlson in 28 90 12 for 6600, Chas Averhoff to FL W Smith in 27 90 12 for 1, F W Smith to Wm H Kartt, J Highley to Isaac M Miller in 22 90 14 for 4400 dollars.
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Black Hawk Co
Abstreast Co
Peter Haurum
Erasmus Stringer
Mary S McCutcheon
Jessie W. Spencer
William T. Whitney
John Kies
Guardian
D. W. Clayton
Lulu M. Murphy
Jenks & McQuilkin
Waterloo
United States
Charles Fiske
William H. Kurtt
Ruby Earl Carlson
Chas. Averhoff
FL W. Smith
F. W. Smith
Wm.h. Kartt
Ia J. Highley
Isaac M. Miller
Who Wants to Earn $185000 an Hour
New York reports heavy speculation in Automobile Row about breaking Barney Oldfield’s mile record of 27.323 seconds at Jacksonville next month. A driver who breaks the record wins $1,000, and a local statistician calculates the prize translates to about $135,000 per hour in earnings.
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New York
Jacksonville
Barney Oldfield
Bismarck cafe owner fined for illegal beer sale
Cedar Rapids Feb 27 A G Slauson proprietor of the Bismarck cafe and member of the Business Men's Temperance association was fined 100 dollars plus costs in Justice Nugent's court for illegal beer sale at the restaurant.
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Cedar Rapids
A. G. Slauson
Bismarck Cafe
Business Men's Temperance Association
Justice Nugent
Liquor Stolen Possession Leads to Police Find
George T. Blair of Waterloo paid 60 cents for a bottle and complained to police. A search uncovered a case and a half of liquor.
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Aale
George T. Blair
Waterloo
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Jtaterloo Daily Courier
W. 4. Hartman
Jena
Tribune
Alfred B. Lukens
Chicago
A. W. Allen
Daily Courier
Sre
Jowa
Courier Ie
Associated Fresearch Laws Evening Press Association
Sny Paper Path
St Black Hawk County
Ceara
Ask
Europe
Furone
London
Trafalgar Building
Northeurberland Avenue
American Express Office
Haymarket
Dawe’s Steamship Agency
Green Street
Paris
Boulevard Des Capucines
Halls of
Nebraska I
Prand Lincoln
the Coffee Trust
Chie
Harlan
Ren
Rou
Zanewill
Ity Rf
Sentosa Et Shenkente
Spirit OF the Iowa Press
Ote
Epee
Sioux City Tribune
Carroll
Panama Canal
Kingdom Come
Redeard Bree
James G. Plaine
McKinley
Dubuque
Drs Moines Tribune
Beadpield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Mouaes
Eicepestestecie
Ayer
Black Hawk National Bank
Fourth
Attorneys AT Law
Chas. R. Gates & CO
Sciee Ee
Waterloo Land CO
Bridge St
Meee
Lee
Galloway Gibson
Hausoleum Builders
RAWA
Williams
Quality Leger
Fourth Street
E. Williams
Weet
W. B. McMurray
Tess Eee
Murtagh
Seeet
A. G. Reid
Rooma
Pike & Knapp
Bee Central Iowa GI Granite Company
Telephone
Scott
C. A. Waterbury
Russell-Lamson Block
E. T. Jaynes
Black Hawk Hawk
Robert G. Dakin, M. D
East Fourth Street
Lows
T. A. McManus, M. D
Eys
Comercial Bank Building
Jerger
RE. D. Tiffa
My Consolidated Service
Phous
Black Hawk Bank
J. BR. Scott
Ida M. Scott
Commercial Bank
E. A. Hunt
Ben C. Everall
Marsh-Place Eliz
F. C. Liffring
Lafayette Building
Bodwell
Meritol Cough Remedy
Meritol
Henderson Drug Co
American Drug & Press Association
Tim
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